CBSE Class 5 Mathematics Mapping Your Way Worksheet Set 02

Competency: Problem Solving Ability

Look at the given map of India and answer the questions that follow:

Question 1(a). Name :
Answer: India
In simple words: The provided map represents the country of India.

Exam Tip: Always identify the country or region shown in a map before answering geographical questions.

Question 1(b). Name 4 eastern states of India.
Answer: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur
In simple words: These states are located in the eastern or North-Eastern part of India.

Exam Tip: Remember that the North-Eastern states on the map are grouped together near Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Question 1(c). Name 3 states to the north of Delhi.
Answer: Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh
In simple words: These states lie directly above Delhi on the map of India.

Exam Tip: Locate Delhi first in the central-northern region, then move upwards to find the surrounding northern states.

Question 1(d). Paresh is going from Rajasthan to Assam. Name the states which fall in between her route.
Answer: Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
In simple words: Travelling from the western state of Rajasthan to the eastern state of Assam requires crossing central and eastern states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.

Exam Tip: Trace a straight line from Rajasthan on the west across the central plains toward Assam on the east to identify intermediate states.

Question 1(e). Rashmi is going from Himachal Pradesh to Bangalore (Karnataka). Name the states which fall in between her route.
Answer: Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra
In simple words: Travelling from Himachal Pradesh in the north down to Karnataka in the south requires passing through northern, central, and western-peninsular states.

Exam Tip: Follow the vertical route from the northernmost states down to the southern peninsula to list the states in proper geographical sequence.